The day after I wrote the last blog, I was sitting in session at launch, when a man named Jeremy went to the podium to talk about following the Lord and listening to the Holy Spirit. He told all kinds of stories of the way God moved. Story after story I was in awe, but one struck me at my core a little more. He told about a time when he stood on a chair, proclaiming victory over the trials and pain he was walking through, which was literally what I had written about the night before.
I thought to myself “Oh, this would be a good thing for me to do while on the race.”
Little did I know he would leave 30 minutes of space for people to come to the stage to “do something for the Lord they have been afraid of doing” (which for me was everything in my entire last blog).
Feeling my heart race because of the gentle nudges of the Lord, I got up. I spoke (preached really) for a bit, and felt the weight of every iniquity lift off of me. Every lie in my head, trouble in my heart, and struggle was lifted high in victory that day. I ended by reciting a long list of lies and speaking victory out loud over them in front of all 3 squads that were launching. I cannot even describe what it was like to finally speak light into these dark areas I have been hiding from everybody. As I sat down, I immediately felt Satan tell me “You were too vulnerable.” “These people think you are crazy.” “You just made a fool of yourself.” It was then when I knew my actions had to be for the Lord. Satan has been attacking quite a bit, and it’s ALWAYS after I have done something worthwhile for the Lord. Guys, if the battle has been won once, then that’s it. It has been won. No going back. Victory is victory and nobody can take that away from you. Oh death, where is your victory? Oh hell, where is your sting?
Talk about second chances.
Update on life:
- I made it to Guatemala two days ago after my brother’s wedding. I am doing great and our host home is incredibly beautiful!
- My Spanish is already getting better.
- I am still roughly $1600 away from my fundraising goal. This means if 16 people donate $100, I will reach my goal!
- Continued prayers are definitely appreciated. The Lord is healing my heart ad beginning a brand new chapter with Him. I’m excited to see where it leads.
I love you all!
Mary Beth Byers
